The Hawk Mountain Council serves over 12,500 young men and women each year through the generous support and dedication of over 4,000 adult volunteers and Friends of Scouting:
Through our programs, the Hawk Mountain Council is committed to meeting the needs of our communities in:
Poverty - By using our Exploring Career Awareness programs we teach and inspire young men and women about the careers of the future and how to prepare themselves for a productive life after high school. Our ScoutReach initiative provides access, at little or no cost, to young men and women who are considered disadvantage or at-risk youth and teaches them about self-reliance and goal setting.
Childhood Obesity - Through our outdoor programs we are committed to teaching young people and adults about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Academic Performance – A hallmark of the Scouting programs is achievement. Each segment of our program is designed to allow young men and women to learn and excel. In addition, we have developed a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program based on our diverse merit badge and advancement programs.
Workforce Development – Our Exploring Career programs as well as our outdoor programs including S.T.E.M. activities – welding, ecology, science, astronomy, robotics, nuclear energy, drafting, composite materials and computer science give young men and women the skills they need for life after high school.
Family Cohesiveness - The family is the basic unit of society and is important to both individuals and communities. Every part of our program is designed to help Scouts and their family realize why it is important to have a strong, cohesive relationship.
The Eagle Scout Achievement! Zach Zimmerman didn't want anything to do with scouting but he says, "his Dad made him do it". He can't begin to tell you how grateful he is that his Dad pushed him. Zach is a Life Scout and working toward his Eagle Scout rank. Zach tells Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, that his favorite part of
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Scouting – Building Strong Friendships Austin Flagler and Shaun Arnold say that scouting is like a family relationship. They learned how to work side by side and help each other. Austin and Shaun say the challenges they faced in the scouting program taught them how to navigate through rough spots. But it’s not all serious; their faces light up with knowing grins as they recall the
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Baltimore Scout Troop 733 Baltimore Scout Troop Chooses Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Camp Meade for their Summer Camp Trip. Julien Mouton and Casey Murray from Baltimore Boy Scout Troop 733 say they heard a lot of good things about Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade. When they did their research it sealed the deal. Their summer camp trip would be Camp Meade. Julien and Casey
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Scouting Gives You The Opportunity To Take A Chance Meet this Father and Son Aquatics Team at Camp Meade in Schuylkill County. Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, talks with Art Kayhart, a Scoutmaster and his son Noah, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. The two have a great deal of respect for each other and it shows in the conversation.
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Take Advantage of Anything Life Has To Offer Katie Casserly is a Venturer who spent two years earning her Silver Award. The same week she was preparing for the Silver Award Ceremony she got some other news. Katie was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. That was two years ago. Katie attributes her ability to maintain a positive mindset to Scouting. Katie tells
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It’s Never Too Late To Get Involved In The Scouting Program Robert Blackwell is the Climbing Director at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade. Rob did not grow up in the scouting program. He says he first got involved with the Boy Scouts through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. His curiosity about C.O.P.E. and climbing led him to accept the position and
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The Brothers Maurer Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Boy Scouts, Hawk Mountain Council, went to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Camp Meade to catch up with Cody and Cordell Maurer. They grew up in Reading and were first exposed to scouting at an open house at Riverside Elementary School. Cody says it all started with wind chimes at an open house! Tune in to find
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Camp – What Really Happens There? You always wondered: what is the attraction to Scout camp? Now Adrienne Wrona, a district director for the Hawk Mountain Council, shares the inside scoop with great enthusiasm! Adrienne recalls fond memories of attending Tiger Day Camp with her brother and Dad when she was a kid. She even remembers the archery range volunteer by name,
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Scouting Is For Everyone, All Ages, Year Round... Join Any Time! Brian Beddow is a Field Director for the Hawk Mountain Council and he talks about the variety of ways to get involved in Scouts. The Hawk Mountain Council is made up of four districts and serves about 12,000 young men and women. Even though he only spent a year as a Scout when he was young, Brian has made a career of Scouting in
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Scouting – Allows Boys To Be ‘The Best Them’ They Can Be …. And Success Follows!. Jerry Beaver says it all started when he volunteered to be a Popcorn Colonel! Jerry’s son was a Cub Scout and the pack needed someone to head up the popcorn sales and that eventually led to Jerry chairing the Black Rock District. Jerry tells Brian Beddow, Field Director for the Hawk Mountain Council, that
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Scouting – Just Try It, See What You Get Out Of It! Vaughn Golden, Eagle Scout with Troop 241 says his Scouting journey began in first grade when the Scouts came to his school to talk about Cub Scouts. He joined because it sounded like a lot of fun and never left Scouting. He tells Brian Beddow, Hawk Mountain Council Field Director, some of his favorite memories are the adventure
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If You Want Something To Happen You Must Help Make It Happen Steve Silverman shares his son’s journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He says it wasn’t a goal when they signed up for Cub Scouts. He really welcomed the opportunity to get their son involved in something interesting, fun and educational with his peers. Attaining the highest Boy Scout Rank wasn’t on their
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‘Scouting Can Be A Family Affair’ Heidi Silverman Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Hawk Mountain Scout Council found out why Moms like the Scouting program so much! Heidi Silverman says she was hooked after the first troop committee meeting she attended. That was when her son Craig was in first grade. Now her 18 year old son is an Eagle Scout. Heidi says Scouting afforded her
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Attention and Power – two gifts her son received by participating in the Boy Scouts Adrienne Wrona, District Executive with the Hawk Mountain Scout Council talks with Alex about the profound changes she witnessed in her son after just a few months in the Boy Scouts. Her son was shy, afraid and unsure of himself. Yet is was her son that brought papers home and asked his Mom to
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You Never Forget Your First Boy Scout Pack Number! Tom Kauffman was 8 years old when he joined Leinbach’s Pack 190. Tom says he is results-driven and really enjoyed earning pins and badges and liked the opportunity to become a leader. By the time he was 14 he was an Eagle Scout and a Patrol Leader, and he learned how to be a leader, follower and teacher all at once! Tom says Scouting has
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Scouting Is Loaded With Opportunity Bill Garrett, Scout Executive and CEO of the Hawk Mountain Scout Council, talks with Dave Patti, President and CEO of the PA Business Council about how scouting shaped his life. Dave’s job entails working with CEO’s, shaping public policy and communicating about life and business in PA. He can trace everything he does today to growing up as a Scout and
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The gang is all here! Go craft show shopping while attending the Mid
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It's the kickoff weekend of the Kutztown Folk Festival, the opening night of the premiere of the documentary Moonlight Massacre at the Googleworks Theater, Daniel Boone
Read more ...Celebrate all things music and JAZZ! It's the final weekend of the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, visit www.berksjazzfest.com to find out about ticket events and local musicians
Read more ...Tons of fun Easter activities including Easter at the Museum, an adult Easter Egg Hunt at Ridgewood Winery and tons of restaurants are hosting Easter Brunch! The Beer Wall
Read more ...It's that time again - Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest has hit Reading, PA for a glorious music filled 10 days. Check out www.berksjazzfest.com for schedules and tickets! Lot's of
Read more ...Sign up for the Berks County Living's Celebrate Women's Event, check out the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Reading Speedway's exhibit, shout
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New Free App Provides Info about PFA Process Jonathan K. Del Collo, Berks County Prothonotary, shares good news about the new free App recently released by his office. This new App provides
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Meet Dr. Tamara Smith and BTI Student Tiffany Koch After being through "a lot in life" a house fire several years ago that destroyed everything could have been the final straw. Instead, this BTI
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Meet Dr. Tamara Smith and BTI Student Ruth Negron Her experience at a number of different schools left Ruthie unsure that education was even right for her. Her discovery of Massage Therapy aligned
Read more ...Melissa Varone joins in on the fun as our Guest PJ! Roselawn Winery and Bistro is the new place to try, the 2nd annual Hops for Hooves benefiting Grey Muzzle Manor is
Read more ...Randy Weidner joins us as a Guest PJ! Randy sits on the Wyomissing Recreation Board and talks about the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Commemoriative Ceremony, plus
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Beautiful Murals in the Safe Berks Safe House. Artist Marcia Graff Rowe shares the story of how she transforms space with her vivid nature paintings. Rowe serves as a volunteer at Safe Berks,
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Teena Lee, Chair of the SANE Team at Tower Health/Reading Hospital, explains how the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) Team serves survivors of sexual assault.
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Checking in with the Director of “Finding Jenn’s Voice” Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey
Read more ...Klingers at Fleetwood is hosting a Spring Forward Stout Fest, Rainbow Star's Drag Queen Show, create your own masterpiece at the Oley Valley Library Maker Cart, Conrad
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Meet Dr. Tamara Smith, Sergeant Diggs Sergeant Diggs, a seven-year veteran of the National Guard, discusses her journey to how "BTI found me" and her decision to take life's path another way. She
Read more ...Sign up for the Berks County Living's Celebrate Women's Event, check out the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Reading Speedway's exhibit, shout
Read more ...Meet Dr. Tamara Smith and BTI Student Tiffany Koch After being through "a lot in life" a house fire several years ago that destroyed everything could have been the final straw. Instead, this BTI
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Christine Price, of Kutztown University, shares information about campus events in April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Safe Berks is
Read more ...Gone With The Wind is in theaters this weekend, Anniversary Party with Frog Holler at Saucony Creek Brewery + Gastropub on Saturday, tons of fastnacht activities, Fasching
Read more ...Home and Garden Show is this weekend, a preview of one of the dancing couples participating in Dancing With the Stars - Executive Chef Tim Twiford
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To Be Young & Unapologetically Black in RDG: A Conversation with Marquise Richards, Part 2 To be unapologetically Black is one thing, but to offer solutions on how to navigate this space is
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Real Talk With Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz: Part 1 On this episode, I welcome city councilwoman and business owner, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz to the RDG Soul Speak audio and visual podcast. We talk about
Read more ...Randy Weidner joins us as a Guest PJ! Randy sits on the Wyomissing Recreation Board and talks about the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Commemoriative Ceremony, plus
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Camp Safe Berks! Natasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks – A Teen Alliance to End Violence. This free day camp, which will take
Read more ...Armed Forces Day Ball at the Olympian Ballroom, Berks County Taco Fest at the Quinta Las Cabanas Grove, Drinks for Science at the Abe Saloon, Bingo benefiting the Hope
Read more ...Melissa Varone is our guest PJ! Friday night Antietam lake is providing a history hike, its the Maifest event this weekend at the Reading Liederkranz, check out the 32nd
Read more ...Melissa Varone joins in on the fun as our Guest PJ! Roselawn Winery and Bistro is the new place to try, the 2nd annual Hops for Hooves benefiting Grey Muzzle Manor is
Read more ...Reading Royals General Manager David Farrar hopped on The People Chronicles at DoubleTree By Hilton Reading and explained what drew him back to Berks County, his love
Read more ...Checking in with the Director of “Finding Jenn’s Voice” Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey
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Camp Safe Berks! Mandy Acuna, Safe Berks Board member and co-chair of the Walk For NO MORE, shares information about this major fundraising and awareness event. The Walk For NO MORE will take
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